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Mount VernonOH

Mount Vernon, OH is a 17K-resident city in Knox County with a median household income of $53,845.

Knox County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Mount Vernon, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Mount Vernon has a population larger than 34% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $174,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 66%
By size
$53,845
Median income
$174,000
Median home
21.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon posts a median household income higher than 14% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Mount Vernon area.

Top 86%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Mount Vernon

Where Mount Vernon income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$53,845 Bottom 14% higher than 14% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Mount Vernon, OH beyond the headline numbers

Mount Vernon sits inside Knox County, Ohio, at roughly 40.39°N, -82.49°W. Population 16,742, $53,845 median household income. Median home value $174,000, median rent $948. Poverty rate 21.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Mount Vernon's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 37.5%, then obesity at 37.4%. 1 hospital in/around Mount Vernon, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Mount Vernon from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,742
Mount Vernon
Median Income
$53,845
-21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$174,000
-24% vs avg
Median Age
39
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Knox County) - Mount Vernon's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
63K+4%
Median Income
$73,878+48%
Median Home Value
$239,400+79%
Poverty Rate
11.6%-18%
Unemployment
2.5%-67%

Economics

Economics indicators for Mount Vernon, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$948/mo
Poverty Rate
21.9% +54% vs avg
Unemployment 2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.5%
Work From Home 12.2%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 90.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
37.5%
Obesity
37.4%
Short Sleep Duration
34.8%
Physical Inactivity
29.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Current Smoking
16.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.3%
Diabetes
12.8%
Current Asthma
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.1%
Annual Checkup 77.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
KNOX COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
MOUNT VERNON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Mount Vernon, OH? ▼
Mount Vernon, OH has a population of 16,742 people, located in Knox County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Mount Vernon? ▼
The median household income in Mount Vernon, OH is $53,845 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.9%.
What is the median home value in Mount Vernon? ▼
The median home value in Mount Vernon, OH is $174,000. Median rent is $948/month.
What are the top health concerns in Mount Vernon? ▼
The top health indicators in Mount Vernon include High Blood Pressure (37.5%), Obesity (37.4%), Short Sleep Duration (34.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Mount Vernon? ▼
Mount Vernon has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Mount Vernon? ▼
The median age in Mount Vernon, OH is 39 years. 23.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Mount Vernon, OH is located in Knox County, Ohio. With a population of 17K and a $53,845 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Mount Vernon area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Mount Vernon's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Knox County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.